BCWA News: Projects

Find out about our latest projects and events, and new developments.

Our Future: supporting young people affected by domestic abuse

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Posted: 28th January 2019

Our Future is our brand new project, supported by funding from the Home Office Children Affected by Domestic Abuse fund. It will work with schools and colleges to support children and young people aged 5-18 who are affected by domestic…

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IRIS: working with GPs to combat domestic abuse

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Posted: 1st October 2018

Domestic abuse and health IRIS is a national project which works with GPs to combat domestic abuse and make the most of their opportunities to reach vulnerable victims. The project offers training and advice for GPs and practice staff on…

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BCWA win a grant from BBC Children in Need

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Posted: 27th September 2018

We are delighted to announce that BBC Children in Need has granted us a further three years’ funding to continue our specialist support work with children living with domestic abuse. 1 in 7 children and young people under 18 will…

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Nationwide grant helps BCWA meet local housing needs

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Posted: 27th September 2018

The funding will support our new project, called VALARIE: Vulnerable Adults Leaving Abusive Relationships in an Emergency. It will reach out to older victims in particular, who often suffer in silence. They may also have health or mobility issues which…

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Become a Community Champion in Dudley

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Posted: 12th December 2017

Our new Community Champions project in Dudley aims to help communities recognise and respond to domestic abuse. We will be working with individuals, community centres, schools, agencies, faith groups, libraries and more offering free training sessions on: Understanding what domestic…

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New Mosaics at our Cedar Centre Sandwell

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Posted: 1st August 2016

Two new mosaics made by adults with learning disabilities are now the centrepiece of our Head Office in West Bromwich. Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Julie Webb, unveiled the mosaics during a special visit on Monday 18 July. The mosaics were…

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New projects bring domestic abuse support to Sandwell health services

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Posted: 26th June 2015

Domestic Abuse and Health We are pleased to announce two new partnership projects bringing domestic abuse awareness and support to Sandwell health services. There are an estimated 10,000 victims of domestic abuse across Sandwell. Many of them will access health…

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